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The week in travel: May 13-18, 2013

Travellers planning to follow the British and Irish Lions on their tour down under received
a timely financial fillip in the form of a stronger pound against the Australian dollar. Australia is a costly destination, and not just in terms of airfares. A study by Deutsche Bank named Sydney - venue for the final match of the tour on July 6 - the most expensive place in the world for a city break. In the past month, however, the value of sterling has risen by nearly 10 per cent against the dollar. One pound now buys $1.49, up from $1.36 on April 15, meaning £250 is worth an additional $31.25.